What’s new with the Chicago Board of Elections, vote by mail applications, and more.

It’s increasingly important that we learn how to identify and combat election misinformation and disinformation in our local communities. The League has tools and resources to help.

Complete these one-click action alerts and petitions to let your state legislators know loud and clear that we want the worst single-use plastics to be banned from the state of Illinois.

Want to know your newly-drawn school board district for the upcoming Chicago school board elections on November 5, 2024? What about your early voting locations? Have you moved recently? Changed your name?

We can have a government that represents all of us and supports what our communities need, not what big-money donors and special interests want. LWV Chicago has endorsed Fair Elections Chicago’s campaign for public campaign financing.

Since 1981, this award has been presented to a member who has demonstrated extraordinary long-term dedication and effectiveness in League work.

At our Annual Meeting on June 8, we will discuss which issues we will prioritize for advocacy and education in the coming year, and vote on suggested changes to Where We Stand, the guide to our public policy positions.

At our Annual Meeting on June 8, the Budget Committee will present an overview of LWV Chicago’s financial activities and answer questions regarding the budget.

Over two-thirds of Chicago's greenhouse gas emissions currently come from buildings. Watch this webinar to learn more about how we can make the city cleaner, healthier, and more affordable.

After serving as a delegate at the annual session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby is back to share her experience and how it connects with our work!

See the Bylaws Committee’s recommended changes to LWV Chicago’s Bylaws, to be voted on at our Annual Meeting on June 8.

The Board members serving new terms will be elected at the Annual Meeting. Learn about who is in the running!

Chicagoans will elect ten members of the new Chicago Elected School Board at the November 5 election. Here’s what you need to know to run for the school board.

Some crucial environmental legislation is up in the Illinois General Assembly this session! Take a minute and click to tell your state legislators that you support these bills.

We recently sent a letter to Illinois state legislators in support of the Beverage Container Recycling Refunds Act (SB85), which would create a recycling refund program in Illinois.

Thank you to everyone who voted in the March 19 Primary Election! The results have been certified. Check out our analysis.

Let’s recognize the invaluable contributions of election judges and poll workers across the state. House Resolution 660 would designate the week of August 1 through August 7, 2024, as Illinois Election Judge and Poll Worker Appreciation Week.

We were at City Hall today to testify in support of the Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance! CABO will transition new building construction away from dirty, expensive fossil fuels.

CO2 pipelines have been proposed in 23 Illinois counties, and they pose a safety risk to residents. This bill temporarily stops CO2 pipelines and allows Illinois the time it needs to develop regulations that will protect its residents.

Thank you to everyone who voted in the March 19 Primary Election! Here’s a snapshot of the results so far.